REALISM

PRESENTED BY: JMAR I. ALMAZAN

This philosophy holds that the world
exists on its own and is not an idea.

a.Idealism
b.Realism
c.Essentialism
d.Pragmatism
 Realism
Physical World alone is Objective
Knowledge acquired through senses only is real
Universe is independent of ideas
Things exist whether or not the human mind
perceives them.
Objects are characterized by their properties,
such as:
Size Weight
Color Shape
The aim of most present educational systems
in the world is to develop the well-rounded
personality of an individual which is anchored
in:

a.Realism
b.Pragmatism
c.Perennialism
d.Essentialism
 Realism and Aims of Education
Preparing the Child for happy and successful
life
Preparing the child for a real life
Developing the physical and mental powers
of the child
Developing and training of senses
Acquaintingthe child with nature and social
environment
Imparting vocational education
Which of the following assumptions is
non-realism?

a.Prepare a person for his/her duties in life

b.Standards of value are determined by reason
c.Stresses the mental, moral, and spiritual
nature of an individual
d.Advocates that education should be
concerned with realities of life
REALISM AND CURRICULAM
Developed according to Utility and
Needs
Subjects concerning day to day
activities
Mainsubjects are natural science,
physical science, health culture,
physical exercise, mathematics,
geography, history, astronomy
 Realism in the Classroom

Focuses on the basics of

reading, writing and
arithmetic.
Classroom environment is
highly structured and
organized.
Utilization of standardized
testing.
Education should be fun
and interesting for the
student.
Education should prepare
students for life in the real
world.
Which method will not be interesting to
realism?

a.Problem Solving
b.Lecture method
c.Experimentation
d.Discovery Method
 Method of Teaching
Scientific and objective Method
Informal Method
Self experience and Research
Experimental Method
Heuristic Method
Correlation Method
Which is not the role of a realist
teacher?

a.Set up a democratic classroom environment

b.Help students realize irresistible necessity of
earths physical forces
c.Develop initiative and ability to control their
experiences
d.Prepare students to survive in the natural world
 Teacher
Supreme brings the child in touch
with external realities of life
Impartsscientific knowledge in an easy
and effective way
Getstesting results that can help
prove that the students are learning
the material
 Advantages of Realism
Practical and Utilitarian
Related to needs of individual and demand of
society
Revolutionary changes in Method of Teaching
Importance to Science
Impressionistic Discipline
Changed the Organizational Pattern of
Schools
 Disadvantages of Realism
Great stress upon physical world.
Realism accepts real needs and real feelings
only. It doesnt believe in imagination and
sentiments.
Realism emphasizes on scientific subjects
and neglects art and literature. This creates
imbalanced curriculum.
Doesnt give any importance to ideals and
values.
Fails to answer illusion and faulty knowledge.
References:
1. Fundamental Philosophies of Education by Prisciliano T. Buazon
2. The LET Connection towards successful review by Lydia L. Hilario